Head of Corporate Real Estate

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking.  We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Overview

PIMCO is seeking a highly skilled Head of Corporate Real Estate to join its team in London to lead and optimize our facilities management function across a diverse portfolio of office locations.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, project management and stakeholder engagement skills, ensuring that our facilities support the company’s business objectives and provide a safe, efficient and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the facilities management team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and continuous improvement

• Oversee the maintenance, security, and operational efficiency of a diverse portfolio of office locations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory, safety, and corporate standards.

• Plan and execute large-scale office moves, relocations, and space optimization projects with minimal disruption to business operations.

• Develop and implement strategic facilities plans aligned with the company’s growth and operational goals.

• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee service delivery to ensure cost-effective and high-quality facilities services.

• Collaborate with senior leadership, real estate, IT, HR, and other departments to support workplace strategy, employee experience, and business continuity.

• Monitor and manage facilities budgets, forecasts, and capital expenditures.

• Ensure sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs are integrated into facilities operations.

• Lead crisis management and emergency preparedness planning related to facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years at a senior or executive level.

• Proven track record managing a diverse portfolio of office facilities, including experience with large-scale office moves and relocations.

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance, safety regulations, and industry best practices – extensive IT knowledge and experience in relation to office facilities (e.g., security systems, AV)

• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead complex, multi-site initiatives. Strong organising, co-ordination skills to move projects forward.

• Strong organizational skills, efficiently managing multiple offices without overlooking details while maintaining systematic and accurate documentation.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all organizational levels, including proactive information sharing and stakeholder engagement

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in diverse cultural environments, with a strong understanding of cultural nuances and business practices in EMEA with other locations highlly desirable e.g. APAC.

• Proficiency in one or more languages spoken in these regions is highly desirable.

• Championing a user-centric approach to facilities management, ensuring that all office services and environments are designed to enhance employee experience, promote well-being, and support productivity across all locations.

• Willingness to travel to other offices.

• Experience in the financial services industry or a similarly regulated environment is highly desirable.

• Professional certifications such as IFMA’s Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or BOMA’s Real Property Administrator (RPA) are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws.

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